Alex Akerman Jr. (January 12, 1910 – April 4, 1998) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives.[2][3]
Alex Akerman Jr. | |
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![]() Akerman in 1947 | |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from Orange County | |
In office 1947–1948 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Macon, Georgia, U.S. | January 12, 1910
Died | April 4, 1998 | (aged 88)
Political party | Republican[1] |
Parent | Alexander Akerman (father) |
Relatives | Amos T. Akerman (grandfather) |
Alma mater | Mercer University Columbia University University of Florida |
Life and career
editAkerman was born in Macon, Georgia. He attended Mercer University, Columbia University and the University of Florida.[4]
Akerman served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1947 to 1948.[2][3]
Akerman served as a delegate to the 1948 Republican National Convention.[5]
Akerman died on April 4, 1998, at the age of 88.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Akerman Is Declared Seat Victor". The Miami Herald. Miami, Florida. December 10, 1946. p. 5. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Ward, Robert (August 3, 2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845–2012" (PDF). Florida House of Representatives. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ a b "The People of Lawmaking Florida 1822 – 2019", Florida Legislature, February 2019
- ^ Florida Highways: Volume 15, J.E. Robinson, 1946, p. 33
- ^ Chapin, Linda (2016-02-09). "Groveland Four lawyer deserves belated respect". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
- ^ "Alexander Akerman Jr". Orlando Sentinel. Orlando, Florida. April 6, 1998. p. 16. Retrieved August 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.